The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election has concluded following highly-political charged campaign as Kamala Harris called Donald Trump to concede and extend her congratulations.
- Nov 7, 2024
AceShowbiz - Democrat Kamala Harris on Wednesday morning, November 6 conceded the presidential race to Republican Donald Trump. In a significant gesture, Harris has reportedly called her political rival to congratulate him on his win.
She emphasized the "importance of a peaceful transfer of power and being a president for all Americans," according to the Associated Press and CNN. She is expected to address the nation later from Howard University.
Trump's victory was marked by a sweeping win across southern states and a breakthrough in the "blue wall" regions essential for Harris. The Republican candidate is also set to win the popular vote, a feat last achieved by a Republican in 2004 with George W. Bush.
Harris' campaign, described as a "first-rate, historic Presidential campaign in basically 90 days" by campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon, faced "unfathomably painful" obstacles and a fierce political landscape. Despite efforts, key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin eluded her, leading to an Electoral College defeat.
The Democrat's campaign saw diminished support in traditionally strongholds such as New York and New England, while battling voter concerns over economic woes like high inflation and affordable housing, exacerbated by exit poll results. Harris' focus on women's reproductive rights was a significant component of her campaign, especially after the Supreme Court's decision to strike down constitutional protection for abortion rights.
Trump, who has been convicted of felony charges, is poised to take office on January 20, 2025, becoming the 47th president, four years after his initial refusal to concede defeat to President Joe Biden. In line with tradition, Biden has committed to a smooth transition and will attend Trump's inauguration, emphasizing a peaceful transfer of power.
Harris took over the campaign following Biden's withdrawal due to concerns over his stamina. Despite losing, she remains a pioneering figure in U.S. politics as both the first Black woman and the first person of South Asian descent to serve as Vice President and a presidential candidate for a major party.
The unprecedented challenges of the campaign have set the stage for defining the future political landscape, as both parties gear up for the coming years.
